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Name_______________Clayton Williams_________________________ 
 
Use these resources to research and complete the information pertaining to four occupations that are related to the results you received from your
Kuder Interest Inventories AND that you have an interest/connection with.

Jobs for TN ​https://www.jobs4tn.gov 

Occupational Outlook Handbook​: ​http://www.bls.gov/

1. Name of occupation: ​Petroleum Engineers

2. Description of occupation: ​Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from deposits below
the Earth’s surface. Petroleum engineers also find new ways to extract oil and gas from older wells.

3. Educational level recommended for this occupation; i.e. on-the-job training, 2-year technical school or community college, 4-year College,
apprenticeship, etc.: ​Bachelor's degree

4. Salary/Wages (Beginning, Median, Experienced): ​$128,230 per year

5. Places you could work (school, office, hospital, business, etc): ​Petroleum engineers generally work in offices or at drilling and well
sites. Travel is frequently required to visit these sites or to meet with other engineers, oilfield workers, and customers.

6. Qualities needed to be successful in this occupation; i.e. special skills, personal qualities, etc.
: ​Analytical skills.​ Petroleum engineers must be able to compile and make sense of large amounts of technical
information and data in order to ensure that facilities operate safely and effectively.
Creativity.​ Because each new drill site is unique and therefore presents new challenges, petroleum engineers must be
able to come up with creative designs to extract oil and gas.

Interpersonal skills.​ Petroleum engineers must work with others on projects that require highly complex machinery,
equipment, and infrastructure. Communicating and working well with other engineers and oil and gas workers is crucial to
ensuring that projects meet customer needs and run safely and efficiently.

Math skills.​ Petroleum engineers use the principles of calculus and other advanced topics in math for analysis, design,
and troubleshooting in their work.

Problem-solving skills.​ Identifying problems in drilling plans is critical for petroleum engineers because these problems
can be costly. Petroleum engineers must be careful not to overlook any potential issues and must quickly address those
which do occur.
7. What high school classes would be especially helpful in preparing for this career?
math, such as algebra, trigonometry, and calculus; and in science, such as biology, chemistry, and physics.
● Ag Mechanics
● Ag Power

8. What are some aspects of this occupation that you may..

LIKE:Pay, travel

DISLIKE: dependent on oil price